Sorry I couldn't update yesterday my dad turned the wifi off :l but I got it back :D so here ya go~ and some people were...upset that I hadn't updated in a long time. And I understand, I do, I hate when people do that. But I lost interest in PJO but I'm getting it back so yay~~

Chapter 12

Annabeth,

Oh crap.

I just had to get lost in New York, didn't I?

Because I was so smart.

I sighed in annoyance, sitting down on a random bench. The sun was setting and I guessed I had about three hours before the temperature dropped drastically. Great.

I sighed, looking around for a familiar street. Why had I ran? Why couldn't I have just ran in the direction of camp? Now I had to locate it by pure instinct.

I directed my eyesight towards the ground, not wanting to attract any junkies or rapist. I heard the creaking of the bench, making me stiffen. I reached into my jacket sleeve, brushing the blade of my dagger with a comforting thumb. Curiosity got the better of me, making me look over for a second, catching a hint of long, curly, midnight cascading hair. I could barely see her hair in the darkness, surprised when I turned to the woman to see gold, glowing eyes staring back at me. She had on what looked like a deep cloak that matched her hair, blood red sashes embroided on it.

"Hello." She said lowly, leaving a shiver up my spine that I didn't show. Her gold glowing eyes left me weary, looking like a predator.

"H...i?" I said uncertainly, trying to avoid her gaze once more. A wicked smile flickered onto her face, creeping me out more. At least I had the comfort of my dagger.

"Annabeth Annabeth...mhhh..." Her gaze flickered over me, a light coming to her eyes. I tried to get up as casually as possible, unimpressed by her freakiness. She stood up, too, making me go on edge.

"Don't go yet Annabeth." Her voice sounded like people were talking at the same time in sync, yet like a nail on a chalkboard. I slightly winced, my ear drums now pounding. Adrenaline pounded through my body, making the slightest beat of my heart resound through my ears.

She tilted her head slightly to the left, the creepy smile returning. A fire flickered through her gaze, startling me. She lunged forward before I could comprehend, touching my head with her single finger. My eyes rolled into the back of my head, unconsciousness taking over.

Percy,

"Annabeth! Annabeth!" I hollered, rushing down the street. It had been nearly five hours since she had disappeared, worrying me slightly. What happened to her? Chiron requested me to go out and take Leo with me, but knowing Leo we'd probably be headed to a ice cream parlor by now. I furrowed my eyebrows, turning the curve and walking down a dirtied, mostly abandoned rode.

"Annabeth! Annabet-"

My eyes widened in shock as I looked ahead of me, in the light of a street lamp was Annabeth. Collapsed and passed out. I rushed forward, coldness gripping my heart. Why wasn't she moving? I picked her up by her shoulders and shook her slightly hoping to get a reaction from her.

"Annabeth? Annabeth can you hear me?"

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Nothing.

"Mhmm.." She moaned softly, my ears barely catching it. I sighed in relief, looping my arm under her knee and picking her up bridal style. I stared down at her calm face for a moment before running towards camp, hoping she'd be okay.

x.i.i.x.

"Is she okay?" I demanded, trying to crane my neck so I could see past Chiron. Alas, the horseman had a good two feet on me, taking up the whole door space. I huffed in annoyance when he didn't budge, looking down to me with furrowed eyebrows.

"For the last time, she hasn't woken yet. You're allowed to wait for her to wake up if you wish, but please notify us the minute she wakes." Chiron addressed kindly before trotting off, pulling his bow off of his back. I took in a deep breath before walking forward, letting the breath out shakily.

I could do this. Annabeth would be fine. She's Annabeth after all. The girl who I...the girl...the girl who I...I...I

Oh for Gods sakes I don't have time for this! I rushed forward and ripped the door open in anger, stomping into the room and plopping down into the visitors chair. Right when my eyes connected with her innocent sleeping face I calmed down, relaxing instantly. She looked so peaceful and...happy. I felt a pang go through my chest and vibrate, making me slightly conflicted.

I tried to smother the urge to go up to her and brush the hair out of her beautiful face, or hold her hand and never let go. Not slipping into the bed next to her and just holding her was harder than I thought. I put my hands on my shaking knees, biting my lip nervously.

It's been three days since I found her, surely she'll wake up soon? She can't not wake up, right? I mean since I died then she can't right? To break this stupid curse we both need to be alive...right?

Stop asking so many questions Percy. I scolded myself flicking some hair out of my face. Annabeth groaned softly and started to move, making me freeze. She brought a hand to her forehead, using the back of her hand to check her temperature. Her eyes shot open and she bolted up right with inhuman speed, holding her hands out in front of her with a creepy smile.

I looked into her eyes to notice something odd. Instead of her regular gray eyes there was a slight rim of gold around her pupil. Did she get contacts?

She noticed my stare and looked up at me, recognition flashing across her face before another wide smile broke out on her face, nearly stopping my heart.

Yet something felt...off.

"Hello Jackson." Her smile turned sinister, a flicker of black obscuring my vision before I was met with the normal looking Annabeth, her eyes seemingly back to normal.

"Percy!" She said cheerfully. Was that a dream? Shaking the thought off I took a stride forward, hugging her. I tightened my grip on her, feeling her stiffen in my arms.

"Don't do that again." I murmured against her head, rocking her slightly. She stayed quiet, still rigid in my arms.

I promise another update by...either 1 or 2 weeks since turkey day comin'. Sorry for shortness but I have to get back into the groove :c Percy seems kind of off again on again but theres a reason so just wait and you'll find out.

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